Introduction: We describe a systemic neoplastic cryoglobulinemic vasculitis presenting as a large vessel occlusion (LVO) syndrome. We focus on a rare presentation of a rare condition. Case report: A 68-year-old man was admitted to the Stroke Unit of Padova with a right middle cerebral artery syndrome. A cerebrovascular event was suspected and protocol for revascularization treatment was performed. Neuroimaging provided no evidence for infarcted tissue or medium-large vascular occlusion but hypothesized a vasculitic involvement of the small vessels of the right hemisphere. Further diagnostics demonstrated a microangiopathic involvement of the heart, kidneys, and lungs. Blood tests showed circulating cryoglobulins and further hematological investigation identified a chronic lymphatic leukemia-like lymphoproliferative disorder. High-dose steroid therapy improved the patient's clinical status and no neurological symptoms remained at discharge. Conclusion: We discuss the clinical-radiologic presentation of a small vessel vasculitis that mimics an LVO stroke. This case focuses on the relevance of concomitant multiorgan manifestations in the hyper-acute evaluation of LVO stroke, suggesting the clinical neurologist should consider alternative etiologies as these could provide important clinical implications.
Systemic Neoplastic Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis Mimics Large Vessel Occlusion: A Case Report
Corbetta, Maurizio;
2023
Abstract
Introduction: We describe a systemic neoplastic cryoglobulinemic vasculitis presenting as a large vessel occlusion (LVO) syndrome. We focus on a rare presentation of a rare condition. Case report: A 68-year-old man was admitted to the Stroke Unit of Padova with a right middle cerebral artery syndrome. A cerebrovascular event was suspected and protocol for revascularization treatment was performed. Neuroimaging provided no evidence for infarcted tissue or medium-large vascular occlusion but hypothesized a vasculitic involvement of the small vessels of the right hemisphere. Further diagnostics demonstrated a microangiopathic involvement of the heart, kidneys, and lungs. Blood tests showed circulating cryoglobulins and further hematological investigation identified a chronic lymphatic leukemia-like lymphoproliferative disorder. High-dose steroid therapy improved the patient's clinical status and no neurological symptoms remained at discharge. Conclusion: We discuss the clinical-radiologic presentation of a small vessel vasculitis that mimics an LVO stroke. This case focuses on the relevance of concomitant multiorgan manifestations in the hyper-acute evaluation of LVO stroke, suggesting the clinical neurologist should consider alternative etiologies as these could provide important clinical implications.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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